In the heart of the bustling urban landscape of Subang Jaya, a new landmark has emerged that challenges the traditional boundaries between hospitality and healthcare. REN Wellness Retreat, a pioneering initiative by IJM Land, represents an admirable and ambitious step into the world of integrated Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM). REN Wellness Retreat is a…
I recently went to my office toilet, and it smelled like petai (stink beans). I knew who the culprit was because one of my colleagues was having petai during lunch. The petai dish she made had the whole pantry smelling like the dish itself. I also noticed that every time I take a 3 in…
It is common for many to get confused between fruits and vegetables. This confusion is even more prevalent among young kids. A kid once asked me- Are tomatoes fruits or vegetables? In terms of botanical knowledge, In terms of cooking, Most of us learn to classify food from how it is cooked and not…
The average lifespan of a Japanese is 84-85 years old – one of the highest in the world. The reason is simple – healthy living. Last week, over work, I met a young Japanese lady who is married to a local Malaysian and she told me that she likes to cook and eat at home….
My friend was recently telling me about her breastfeeding escapades. One day, when her daughter was 4 months old, she had a very bad craving for durian. So, she bought a box and ate about 10 pieces. A few hours later, post breastfeeding her daughter, her daughter’s mouth smelt like durian. She was surprised and…
Not always. High cholesterol is just a risk factor of heart attack. Typically, over a period of time, cholesterol gets dislodged in arteries and causes plaque. However, this is not applicable to everyone. Over a wedding dinner, I found out that my dad’s cousin brother had calcium deposits blocking 98% of his arteries. His cholesterol…
When I was 8 years old, a friend of mine got her period. She was a tall, broad chested and fit young lady. Everyone in class was talking about it as it was too young for a girl her age to start her menstrual cycle. Since she was young, she used to stain her clothes…
Leslie Variyan, the Malaysian fashion designer and creative director of the label VARIANTE, is a staunch supporter of breast cancer awareness, especially during Pink October. For over a decade, Variyan and the brand have actively collaborated with organizations like Pink Unity, a women-led focus group for cancer survivors under the National Cancer Society of Malaysia…
I recently delivered a health talk on Healthy Eating at a corporate company. At the end, of the talk, the floor was open to Q & A and one of the staff commented that they have tried everything and still cannot lose weight. Hence, they intend to go for bariatric surgery. Though bariatric surgery seems…
I have been to multiple onsite health screenings, and many staff will rush to get themselves checked. Some are apprehensive, but they still do it as the company covers their health screening cost. Nevertheless, when it comes to total cholesterol reading, there is such a commotion about it. Also, about 80% of corporate staff have…
